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A new report finds that North American Millennial meeting planners are no different from other generations in their “core values and desires,” says Michel Couturier, president of Marketing Challenges International, a New York–based company that represents international destinations....More

Our gallery explores the lobbies, lounges, cafes, restaurants, and other hotel social spaces that are playing a critical new role in maximizing the benefits of in-person business events. (Pictured, the lobby of the Westin Boston Waterfront)

Michael Gehrisch, who has been president and CEO of Washington, D.C.–based Destination Marketing Association International since 2000, is leaving the association. DMAI COO Charles Jeffers will be interim CEO until a new leader is selected....More

According to a new study, an average of one out of every three group room nights in the U.S. is booked outside of the official room block, so your room-block history only tells a partial story about your event’s value. It’s time for a new metric: Event room demand....More

Three major hotels in the SoMa neighborhood of San Francisco are working together—along with nearby event venues as well—to market themselves to meetings requiring up to 1,500 guest rooms on peak nights. (Pictured: the San Francisco Marriott Marquis)...More

Always anticipated and usually stable: This year's city and country rankings from the International Congress & Convention Association put Paris at the top among cities, and the U.S. at number one among countries. Check out which sites did change spots in the top 20....More

An infographic from American Express Global Business Travel crunches the 2014 numbers to come up with the top destinations in the U.S. and worldwide, plus most popular city pairs and even airplane seat bookings....More

Philadelphia CVB is concerned that decision to reverse the dismissal of ousted unions’ complaints—possibly paving the way for their return to the convention center—could hurt convention business....More

I recently returned from a week in Dubai—amazingly, it was my first trip there. I was excited to see this city, which has transformed from desert to world-class destination in the blink of an eye. But I must admit I was unprepared for what I found....More

James M. Mahon, 63, global director of marketing and public relations at the International Association of Conference Centres, and owner, James M. Marketing Inc., lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, April 5....More

American Society of Association Executives President and CEO John Graham and Karen Kotowski, Convention Industry Council CEO, have written to Indiana Governor Michael Pence urging him not to maintain a law that that may allow for discrimination....More

Indiana Governor Mike Pence's signing of a law that could allow for discrimination against the LGBT community has prompted calls for boycott. But in the latest twist, "a clarification bill" may be introduced in the coming week, perhaps putting opponents' fears to rest....More